restrict the vibrations of (a transverse wave, especially light) wholly or partially to one direction
some of the light is polarized so that it vibrates in only one plane
polarized laser light
a polarizing microscope
cause (something) to acquire polarity
the electrode is polarized in aqueous solution
divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
the cultural sphere has polarized into two competing ideological positions